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CITATION: GO 21 24 February1945 (page 1)
OTHO E. HOLMES, O-24252,Lieutenant Colonel (then
Major), 508th Parachute Infantry.
For gallantry in action on 1-2 October. 1944, near ***,
HOLLAND.
Lieutenant Colonel Holmes, Commanding Officer,
Second Battalion, displayed courage and great personal leadership
while under heavy enemy fire as he moved through his fire-swept
position to maintain contact with his units and to direct the
defense of his battalion position against two strong German attacks.
The outstanding bravery displayed by Lieutenant Colonel HOLMES and
his ceaseless efforts largely insured the success of his battalion
defense. His willingness to expose himself to enemy fire to
secure closely coordinated defense enabled him to effect a swift and
complete reorganization of his battalion in time to repulse the
second attack and further the security of the position. The
conduct of Lieutenant Colonel HOLMES reflects the highest traditions
of the Army of the United States. Entered military service from
WILMINGTON, OHIO
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